Transportation Registration now open for 2017 NACV Show April 25, 2017 CHICAGO, Ill. — Online registration is now open for the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show). From Monday, September 25 (by exhibitor invitation only) to Thursday, September 28, the…
Transportation Mandatory electronic logging devices and legalized marijuana April 25, 2017 As of Dec. 18, anyone who operates commercial buses or trucks south of the border will be required to have a compliant electronic logging device (ELD) installed on their vehicle,…
Transportation We can’t attract more drivers while automating the profession April 25, 2017 If we are going to attract young people to a career in the trucking industry, we need more than just a new marketing plan preaching a set of motherhood values…
Transportation Conflicting messages will deter millennials April 25, 2017 Obviously, we have a serious driver shortage. Millennials are one of the more promising solutions to this, but the younger generation – besides being more tech-savvy – are largely unsure…
Tepper Holdings names new president of BR Smith truckload division preview image Transportation Tepper Holdings names new president of BR Smith truckload division April 24, 2017 WOODBRIDGE, Ont. — Tepper Holdings announced today that Larry Cormier will be taking on the role of president/COO for BR Smith Truckload Division. Cormier will be working out of the…
Transportation Penske unveils new mobile app April 24, 2017 READING, Pa. – Penske Truck Leasing has rolled out a new free mobile app called Penske Fleet this week. The new app is to benefit its full-service truck leasing and…
TomTom introduces new ELD manager April 24, 2017 TAMPA, Fla. – TomTom Telematics revealed its new WebFleet ELD Manager solution today. The new device was created as a solution to help fleets meet the new FMCSA ELD mandate…
Mobile and IT Technology is driving the freight brokerage industry in 2017 April 24, 2017 The freight brokerage industry has been near and dear to my heart for many years. Earlier in my career, I had the privilege of running one of Canada’s largest 3PL…
Transportation Ontario sees spike in cargo theft activity April 24, 2017 JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Ontario was the second most common place in North America, in the first quarter of 2017, for cargo theft activity, according to a recent analysis by…
Business Management Optimism returning to oil and gas industry: Mullen April 24, 2017 OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group reported improved revenue in the first quarter of 2017 in both its trucking/logistics and oilfield services segments, but the markets remain “fragile,” according to chairman…
SAF-Holland introduces new severe-duty fifth wheel slider preview image Equipment SAF-Holland introduces new severe-duty fifth wheel slider April 24, 2017 MONTREAL, Que. – SAF-Holland revealed at ExpoCam a new severe-duty slider fifth wheel system. It’s designed for heavy- and severe-duty hauling operations, and boasts a 80,000-lb vertical load and 200,000-lb…
Transportation Just the alternative facts April 22, 2017 So here I am in April, researching the deductibility of life insurance because one of our clients just bought a benefits package that includes medical, dental, health, disability, and life…
Equipment Market movers April 22, 2017 Meritor's John Nelligan on faster axle ratios, the adoption of disc brakes, and why 6x2 interest is cooling
Transportation Natural gas Class 8 retail sales off to healthy start: ACT Research April 21, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – US and Canadian natural gas heavy duty retail sales had a good start to 2017, thanks to mostly refuse fleets, transit, and school bus operators, according to the most…
Transportation OTA names speakers for annual executive conference April 21, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney is headlining the Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA) executive conference, the OTA revealed today. According to the OTA, as the headliner of the…
